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About PANTONE 320 C color - its meaning and example


What color is PANTONE 320 C?

The hexadecimal color code(color number) for PANTONE 320 C is #009CA6, and the RGB color code is RGB(0, 156, 166).

In the RGB color model, PANTONE 320 C has a red value of 0, a green value of 156, and a blue value of 166. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 100.0% cyan, 6.0% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 34.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 183.6° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 32.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, PANTONE 320 C has a hue of 183.6° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 65.1 % brightness/value.



PANTONE 320 C is cool or warm?

The color PANTONE 320 C is a cool color.



What is the LRV of PANTONE 320 C? (For interior and product design)

PANTONE 320 C has an LRV of nearly 27. By LRV value, it is a medium color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

PANTONE 320 C

Light Color


Compare LRV 27 of PANTONE 320 C with dark and light Color





Is PANTONE 320 C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color PANTONE 320 C meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


PANTONE 320 C (CMS - Pantone PMS) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(0, 156, 166)
Red
0 (0.0%)
Green
156 (61.2%)
Blue
166 (65.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
100.00%
Magenta
6.02%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
34.90%

HSL

HSL(183.61deg, 100.0 %, 32.5 %)

Hue
183.61°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
32.55 %.

RYB

RYB(35, 94, 147)
Red
35 (13.6%)
Yellow
94 (37.0%)
Blue
147 (57.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
183.61°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
65.10 %.

HWB

H: 183.61°

W: 0.00 %

B: 34.90 %

XYZ

X : 18.77

Y : 26.53

Z : 40.21

YXY

Y1 : 26.53

X : 0.22

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 100.00%

M : 38.82%

Y : 34.90%


LRV

~ 26.5 %

Munsell Color System

8BG 5.7/7.6

CIE-Lab

L : 58.54

A : -30.1

B : -14.98

CIE-Lch

L : 58.54

C : 33.62

H : 206.45

CIE-Luv

L : 58.54

U : -44.22

V : -18.25

Hunter-Lab

L : 51.51

A : -25.09

B : -10.23






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to PANTONE 320 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the colors similar to PANTONE 320 C (CMS - Pantone PMS). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#5F9EA0
Cadet Blue
ΔE - 6.48 (93.5% similar)
#008B8B
Dark Cyan
ΔE - 7.09 (92.9% similar)
#0093AF
Blue (Munsell)
ΔE - 7.40 (92.6% similar)
#00A59C
Blue Green (Munsell)
ΔE - 7.78 (92.2% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


PANTONE 320 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of PANTONE 320 C to Pantone PMS


#2B999E
PANTONE 10289 C
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#2C9199
PANTONE 2236 C
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
#4C9CA2
PANTONE 10288 C
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#009196
PANTONE 10291 C
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)


Pantone TCX


PANTONE 320 C similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of PANTONE 320 C to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


PANTONE 320 C similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of PANTONE 320 C to RAL Design




RAL Classic


PANTONE 320 C similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of PANTONE 320 C to RAL Classic


#058B8C
RAL 5018 - Turquoise Blue
ΔE - 6.82 (93.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


PANTONE 320 C similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of PANTONE 320 C to British Standard 4800


#03978E
BS 18-E-51 - Mermaid
ΔE - 7.72 (92.3% similar)




Paint similar to PANTONE 320 C (CMS - Pantone PMS)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to PANTONE 320 C (CMS - Pantone PMS). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Valspar


PANTONE 320 C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of PANTONE 320 C to Valspar


#019BA4
Blue Bolero (P066)
ΔE - 0.50 (99.5% similar)
#3D979B
Tidal Teal (5006-8B)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#4A9CA6
Gone Fishing (5004-8A)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)
#358F9F
Aqua Dance (5002-8B)
ΔE - 5.85 (94.2% similar)


Behr


PANTONE 320 C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of PANTONE 320 C to Behr


#139BA2
Island Dream (MQ4-20)
ΔE - 1.12 (98.9% similar)
#4A9FA3
Aqua Fresco (M460-5)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
#008E9A
Bella Vista (P470-6)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#009494
Paradise Landscape (P460-6)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore


PANTONE 320 C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of PANTONE 320 C to Benjamin Moore


#2C9BA1
San Jose Blue (741)
ΔE - 1.72 (98.3% similar)
#499EA1
Blue Spa (2052-40)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#409CAC
Blue Lagoon (2054-40)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)
#3292A1
Wilmington Spruce (754)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


PANTONE 320 C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of PANTONE 320 C to Dunn-Edwards


#189FAC
Riviera (DE 5753)
ΔE - 1.75 (98.3% similar)
#3F9DA9
Caribbean Cruise (DE 5760)
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#0092A3
Oasis (DET 546)
ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
#4BA4A9
Montego Bay (DE 5739)
ΔE - 4.53 (95.5% similar)


PPG Paints


PANTONE 320 C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of PANTONE 320 C to PPG Paints


#009A9E
Riviera Paradise (PPG1233-7)
ΔE - 2.45 (97.6% similar)
#1A9597
Sea Fantasy (PPG1234-6)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#26A5BA
Jamaican Sea (PPG1236-6)
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)
#4E9AA8
Acapulco Cliffs (PPG1150-5)
ΔE - 5.50 (94.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams


PANTONE 320 C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of PANTONE 320 C to Sherwin Williams


#019196
Splashy (SW 6942)
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#3AA9AE
Aquarium (SW 6767)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
#34A3B6
Jamaica Bay (SW 6781)
ΔE - 5.06 (94.9% similar)
#01A0B8
Capri (SW 6788)
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)







Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



009CA6
PANTONE 320 C

A60A00
Turkey Red*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of PANTONE 320 C - #009CA6?

Color that best contrast with PANTONE 320 C - #009CA6 is #A60A00, color name is Turkey Red*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments PANTONE 320 C - #009CA6?

Complementary or Opposite color for PANTONE 320 C - #009CA6 is #A60A00, color name is Turkey Red*.





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